Sratham Around the Town

STRATHAM — The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (N.H. SPCA) announced that, despite poor weather, Paws Walk 2010 was a record breaking success.

There was an estimated 2,500 participants that raised more than $118,000 for the care of homeless animals in New Hampshire.

The 18th Annual Paws Walk for was held Sunday, June 13 at Stratham Hill Park

"We are so incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community," said Lisa Dennison, executive director of the N.H. SPCA. "This has been a particularly challenging year. The number of rescues, particularly of horses, has been greater than we've ever seen. The results of Paws Walk will help to insure that we will be able to continue to be the safety net for all of the animals in need. Special thanks go out to all of our sponsors, especially Top Dog Sponsor, Lamprey Brothers and Paws Walk Sponsor Ocean National Bank."

Municipal Center closed July 5

The Stratham Municipal Center will be closed Monday, July 5 for the Fourth of July holiday.

Children's center gets grant

The Richie McFarland Children's Center (RMCC) has received a $2,500 grant from the People's United Community Foundation to support the continuation of their Early Learning Group Program.

The Richie McFarland Children's Center is an early childhood program whose mission is to help young children reach their full developmental potential and to support their families through that process. They provide developmental and therapy services for children with and without special needs, support and education to their families and guidance in accessing community and health resources. RMCC offers many different programs (pediatric therapies, family-centered early supports and services, baby signs, etc.) and served 379 children last year.

The children's center annual meeting is Monday, June 28, at their new facility located with Great Bay Kids Company, Pease International Tradeport, 81 New Hampshire Ave., Portsmouth. Included in the agenda are plans to install eight new board members, renew the terms of seven returning board members and to celebrate the accomplishments over the past year.

Jackie Cowell, executive director of Early Learning New Hampshire, is the guest speaker and participants will also hear from a family that has benefited from the services of the Richie McFarland Children's Center.

The meeting is free and open to the community. The social hour begins at 5:30 and refreshments will be served. The business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by June 25, at 603-778-8193. Visit www.richiemcfarland.org.

You will need to have a current rabies certificate when you come in to the Town Clerk's Office at 10 Bunker Hill Ave. Fees are $10 if not neutered/spayed and $7.50 if they are. If owner is 65 or over, the fee is $3. (One dog per owner for the $3 fee). These fees reflect the $1 late fee effective in June.

Town Clerk hours are Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please call the Town Clerk's Office at 772-4741 if you have any questions.

Magical start for reading program

Magician Scott Jameson will perform at Stratham Memorial School, 39 Gifford Farm Road, on Monday, June 28, at 7 p.m. This event marks the kickoff of Wiggin Memorial Library's 2010 Summer Reading Program, "MAKE A SPLASH...;READ!," a fun and adventure-packed 6-week program geared at keeping kids connected with books and the library throughout their summer vacation.

In-person registration for the summer reading program is taking place through June 28 in Wiggin's Youth Activity Room (10 Bunker Hill Ave., Stratham).

Contact "Miss Jan" (Jan Streelman) at 772-4346.

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